By Alan J. Keays, VTdigger.org A house panel has narrowly advanced legislation that would expand background checks to private firearms sales, prohibit those under 21 from purchasing a firearm, and ban high-capacity magazines and bump stocks. The House Judiciar... More »
By Xander Landen and Mike Dougherty, VTDigger.org Vermont is moving to relax motor vehicle inspection standards a year after the rollout of an electronic database system that many believe unfairly burdens drivers, especially lower-income residents with older c... More »
By Anne Galloway and Alan J. Keays, VTDigger.org Gov. Phil Scott said he wouldn’t commit to an investigation of a claim made this week by attorney Russell Barr that a state official was arrested for having sex with a minor in China several years ago while prom... More »
By Anne Galloway, VTDigger.org The Vermont attorney general has demanded that attorney Russell Barr turn over evidence to support a claim he made Monday that an official with the Vermont EB-5 Regional Center had sex with a minor in China while on state busines... More »
There will be a concert at the Westmore Community Church featuring the Argentinian musician, Cecilia Zabala. The performance will be on Wednesday, March 28, at 7 p.m., followed by a reception afterwards. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear music from an ac... More »
Several area landmarks were among those recognized by Governor Phil Scott at a State House ceremony on March 15 as he announced 16 State Historic Preservation Grants and 17 Barn Preservation Grants. The 33 grants, totaling $461,899 were awarded to municipaliti... More »
Poets and poetry lovers are urged to come out of their winter cocoons and join the MAC Center for the Arts for a National Poetry Month tribute to Vermont poets. MAC will honor poets past and present, well-known or unknown, on Saturday, April 21, from 1 to 3 p.... More »
The Jay Focus Group will sponsor its fifth annual Summer Camp Program to send a student or students from Orleans County to summer camp for a week. Applications and a brief description from each student must be submitted to the Jay Focus Group Summer Camp Progr... More »
Jed’s Maple Products of Derby will host its nineteenth annual sugar-on-snow party and maple open house on the weekend of March 24 and 25. The event will be held in conjunction with the Vermont statewide Maple Open House. They will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m... More »
In many small, rural communities, the public library serves as a community center and gathering place, as well as a resource for books, magazines and newspapers, and technology. Public libraries often host storytelling sessions for young children, author readi... More »
A fresh energy is driving the Old Stone House Museum in Brownington towards opening day on May 16. Community outreach classes will be intermingled with an updated listing of events. Professional development courses for educators will also be offered throughout... More »
